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The Hon Karen Andrews MP
Minister for Industry, Science and Technology
The Hon Karen Andrews MP was sworn in as Minister for Industry, Science and Technology on 28 August 2018.
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Strengthening science ties with China
10 April 2019
A $4.7 million boost from the Coalition Government will strengthen innovation and science links with China to help tackle challenges facing key industry sectors, with a focus on developing medical and alternative energy security technology.
$25M turbo charges battery development
10 April 2019
The Morrison Government is energising specialist battery manufacturing by providing an industry-led cooperative research centre with a $25 million grant to help the sector.
Connecting space and Boeing
10 April 2019
The Australian Space Agency has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent with The Boeing Company, as part of the mission to grow Australia’s space industry.
Australia takes the lead in blockchain globally
9 April 2019
Australia has carved out an international reputation for blockchain since the technology was first introduced over a decade ago.